Memphis Zoo

Memphis Zoo was fabulous.. It's been years since I've gone to a zoo. We purchased the total experience tickets, which include the train ride, the 2 rides, the tram, and the giraffe feeding. It was so much fun. The Giraffes were beautiful.  The lion talked so loud. It was fun to see and hear. The tram ride goes around the park very short, but the driver, she is awesomely entertaining .

It was worth getting the upgraded tickets.

The food is regular fast microwave food. We didn't like it, but we had so much fun, no one was worried about eating.

Yes, we would go again. When you purchase your tickets online, you get better parking. There was no wait on the weekend in October.

We loved our first trip here coming from South Alabama. The rest rooms were clean, the animals were all in close proximity so we could see them up close. I thought the lack of enclosures was a bit sketchy because  I watched a child climb up and over into the otter exhibit.  He would have fallen in if I hadn't said anything to his parents who were not paying attention. My kids really wanted to ride around the electric animal rides, but we were not sure how to do it. We did not see the train but we did search for it. There are no longer Pandas,  aside from the Red Panda. The kids loved seeing the silver back gorillas and the lions the most. I loved watching the elephants and Giraffes.

Zoo light!

It was prettier than expected and there were many guests who came in groups of friends and families. When I had time, I also saw a magic show and it was a good experience. The taste of the snacks is so-so, but it's not bad because it helps animals. There were a lot of people, but we took a lot of pictures and had a good time.

It was beautiful from the very start as we were waiting in line through the end. We were greeted with "snow" which added to the majesty.

Christmas lights are my favorite part of the holiday and this was exactly what this old heart needed.

You have to buy tickets online. They do not sell tickets at the gate.

Love this zoo! I have never seen a zoo with the amount of birds this one has,including a walk-in aviary. The animals seem happy and well cared for.  I was able to leisurely go through within the limited  two hour window I had before my flight. I’d say another couple of hours would have included something to eat or if I had children with me. I have visited many zoos, and I highly recommend this one.

Zambezi River Hippo Camp

Neat area, when we went the hippos weren’t out but we came back around noon and they were plodding around. The crocodile next door was lazy as well. Lots of fish in the tanks.

Fantastic place to watch the hippos and get inside for some air conditioning to beat the heat.

Lake Superior Zoo

This was a nice little zoo that we visited. There were a good variety of animals that we got to see. We went during the fall and they had decorated the whole place for Halloween which we loved to see. They also had a little nature trail, which was nice to walk through. There were lots of informative signs about the animals and plants that you may come across in Minnesota. There was a little waterfall too. There was an area, which was my favorite, that had a nocturnal exhibit. You got to see a lot of the nocturnal animals doing stuff they would do at night. After we got through the zoo, we browsed the gift shop and got ice cream too. It was a pleasant experience and the kids loved it.

We always have a great time visiting the aquarium and have been  probably a dozen times. Lovely, interesting exhibits, many interactive. Informative talks, and beautiful views of the harbor, lake and city.

Was very disappointed at the lack of care taken at the zoo. Display windows are smudged and glare almost to the point of low visibility. The entire place was overgrown and not well maintained. There are very few animals to see. The pictures provided are all the animals we saw the entire day. There are said animals in some areas, but it is so overgrown that you can't see anything. The highlight of the zoo trip was our granddaughter getting to feed the goats.

A fun zoo with lots of chances to get close to the animals. The nature trail was also very nice and informative. Loved the experience here

I was really surprised at the quality of this zoo. It’s surprisingly large, with high quality exhibits. We spent a couple hours here and overall had a great time. We’ll absolutely be back.

Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari

Lots of unique animals to see and interact with. Really enjoyed getting close and feeding the animals. The Bison are huge as are the water buffalo. Although I am not really a big fan of captive animals this is probably the only chance I will have to see these kinds of animals in a relatively natural setting. The animals all look very healthy and have plenty of room to roam. Buy extra bags of food.

Amazing takes at least 1hr to drive through. Animals all come up to the cars. I absolutely love it and can't wait to go back!

Such a unique experience. Over 100 acres of land to explore. You have an opportunity to see close up animals of all kinds. While still wild, they seem to be healthy and well taken care of. Would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area.

Such an awesome animal drive through!! Absolutely loved all the amazing wildlife that we got to see and feed. I love that they are able to freely roam in such beautiful nature. Pretty scenery and awesome picture opportunities. The staff was very kind as well and we were even able to have a picnic at one of the many picnic tables they have at the front. This is the perfect experience for animal lovers. You learn a lot and are contributing to a great thing for wildlife.

Our first time visiting and we loved it! We will be back again but this time, we'll buy extra food!

African Rift

We had an amazing time. A beautiful zoo, the best part was getting to feed the giraffes it was an amazing experience.

Most days between 11am and 3pm you can pay 2 tokens and feed the giraffes.

The tram should be free since not everyone can cling the enormous hills scattered through out the park. It isn’t very handicap friendly. Almost half of the animals were not on display and they charged us normal pricing on the zoo.

In African Rift there is long queues and crowded areas can detract from the overall experience, especially during peak seasons or weekends.

Columbian Park Zoo

9/23/23- Great place for kids and to grill. Lots of things to do besides the play area. You can take a walk around the pond and see the fountains. You can take pictures all over the place.

Today the Tippecano Latin Festival was held there today with lots of people and sponsor's. Plenty of things to do for kids and adults. It's a yearly event. Lots of fun!

We saw a wedding on our way out. I guess you can add that to the list of things to do. Great time!

We had a fun time. Very cheap admission, and plenty of different animals to see. The penguins seemed to really enjoy playing with my daughter, who was equally delighted.

It's not a large zoo, but it's nice. It's very clean. It's 2 dollars a person to get in, goat feed and train are extra, but worth the few extra bucks. Our only disappointment was not being able to see the penguins because of the air quality. We will definitely be making several trips to this little gem!!!

Went on a overcast Autumn Wednesday. It was a beautiful, peaceful day for some one on one time with the little. LOTS of new animals and stuff to do!

Also, a new restaurant/pub on Scott Street! We had lunch there before the Zoo and it was phenomenal! Reasonably priced, absolutely delicious food, very kind waitress, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend a day trip! It's all in one spot! Food, Zoo, Playground, and ice-cream! All at reasonable prices! 😊

I loved this little zoo! There aren't many animals but the ones they have aren't the same ones you see at typical zoos! Definitely worth the price and the hour drive we took to get there!

Wild Country Safari Park

This was such a FUN place to go with my kids! They absolutely loved our time here and did not want to leave. We rode a bus through the park and they allowed everyone to feed all the animals included with our field trip, they then got to go and pet and feed kangaroos , ostrich , deer , donkey, zebra, CAMELS! And more. The camels were hilarious the kids were screaming and laughing the whole Time! They have a nice lunch picnic area, another petting zoo and playground equipment. For a bunch of wild animals everywhere this place was extremely clean and tidy. We also loved talking to the birds in the gift shop. The only other advice or information would be that if you come I highly suggest you use their tour bus to drive through the park rather than your personal vehicle. I wouldn’t want the animals scratching or getting slobber inside my actual vehicle but the tour was perfect and they tell you a lot of cool animal facts too. Highly suggest a visit here

The other drive yourself through Safari Park I have been to did not allow any feeding of animals and more variety of animals.

That said, this was pretty darn cool seeing the animals look you right in the eye all up close and personal. It was like they were staring into my soul. Relatively inexpensive. I would recommend if you are doing other things in the area, not necessarily making a special trip just for this.

We found this drive-thru safari traveling from Jackson, Mississippi to Shreveport, Louisiana and what an enjoyable stop it was! From the exotic birds, converted safari school bus, variety of animals (camels and ostriches were our favorite) and experiencing feeding them, to the friendly and knowledgeable staff, we had a blast.

We had a fantastic time. Just the two of us on the bus (you defo don't want to drive your vehicle through). I was busy feeding all the herbavores as my hubby took pictures. I managed to get a few of this Zonkey. The Beefalo are spectacular. Bison and Watusi cattle crosses. Such fun!!!

It's a nice place to escape and be with the nature. Animals are friendly, happy, and well-fed. The staff and the owner are very informative and welcoming. Would love to re-visit next time.

Wilstem

My daughter and I just stayed at the Capone cabin.  We went on the evening elephant encounter and the did the entire elephant encounter the next day along with the giraffe encounter and the safari. Words cannot even begin to describe how much fun we had, from Joe with the elephants and the gentleman with the giraffes to the Roos and Crew team, everyone was so knowledgeable of and  attentive to the animals, it was amazing! You can tell the staff LOVE these animals, they are well cared the grounds of property inside and out are so clean. The cabin was clean and had so many things available inside to use during our stay, right down to dishes in the cabinet.  I cannot remember the last time I laughed as hard as I did on the safari, the animals were not shy at all to come to the car and get feed. It was amazing! The staff were incredible! We will be back, big shout out to the Wilstem team, you are wonderful. 😃

What a wonderful place this is! I am so happy that all these animals are being taken care of and living well. And....the public is allowed to enjoy it all up close. The elephant encounter was fantastic!  Brian took time to answer all my questions and thoroughly explain the daily events of Vicky and Cindy.  The drive through safari was amazing,  but beware of the ostriches and emus because they are very aggressive trying to get the food. I loved every minute of it. The gift shop is full of great clothes and items for adults and children alike.
I would like to have seen signs or billboards advertising the park along the main road as that might attract people who are unaware of its existence.  Lastly,  it would definitely benefit the park to have overnight parking for RVs to grab those passerbys.  Thank you Wilstem for providing an experience I will never forget.

This place is amazing!! The animals are quite friendly.  They are well cared for and have lots of room to roam. The big birds are inquisitive and will eat from the bucket. Hold it tight, the "bite" is strong and easy to drop.
The giraffes and Issac were wonderful! I can't say enough good things about Wilstem! We will definitely be back.

Luna, the sloth made our day! She was so friendly and so active  for a 🦥, she was a real diva! She let us feed and pet her and then was playing with her blankie and soft toy. It was a fun experience for all of us! We will definitely go to visit Luna again.
The other animals such as the giraffe, kangaroos, monkeys, and even the parrot were all so friendly.

We went for the otter experience and it was amazing. Cash, Hank, and George are the 3 otters you get to meet. Rebecca is their handler and was full of knowledge. You can tell she is their human momma. Very unique experience that I won’t forget.
Do wish that you could walk up to the elephant enclosure just to see them but that’s part of another experience that you either pay to drive through or walk through their building.
Beautiful grounds that the potential to do so much!

Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

This Sanctuary was one of the coolest places my husband and I visited while traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. The animals are obviously very happy and very well cared for. Despite the time of year, we saw many active animals and got some great pictures! The staff obviously love what they do and were so kind and friendly as well. We will definitely pay a visit again in the future!

Very nice that they’re trying to care for these animals but not a great place to visit. Pretty expensive admission fee for what it is. They keep the animals in enclosures that are too small for their size and activity level… not the best. Overall, disappointing.

Im happy to be able to support a place with such a fantastic conservation and education mission. What a wonderful representation of animals in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

We did a private tour this month (Jan) since they are closed for the winter. It was super affordable and so educational! We had a tour guide the entire time and spent time getting to know each animals story, and how they fit into the Yellowstone ecosystem. These animals all have a story of why they cannot be released back into the wild and they are so well cared for at this sanctuary. I highly recommend a winter tour if you are in Red Lodge!

Passing thought to cook city. Decided to check this place out. It's on the smaller side. Everyone was friendly and kind. We got to hear a red tailed hawk squak, a raccon noise, and a bobcat noise.

Gone Wild Safari

I went on 11/05/23 around 2:30 P.M., and it was the most fun and exciting zoo experience ever!

The camels are very aggressive...lol
There was a camel that literally took a cup of feed from the floor of the truck by my feet. Lol
I was a little terrified, but my reaction did not freak it out at all...it had a mission, and it took the cup without spilling any of the feed. Lol!!!

You will enjoy yourself here. I intend to go again.

It is very affordable, too. I believe $8.00 or so per person and $4.00 for the cups of feed.

Immersive drive-thru safari experience for all ages without leaving the country! Beware: you’re liable for possible minor damage sustained during the adventure to your personal vehicle. Also, the camels WILL steal the feed cups and we had it scattered in every crevice from one end of the car to the other 😩 Definitely worth it though. The ticket building had birds and reptiles to see, and there was a few fenced in areas to walk around and see animals. We stayed for about 2 hours, went through it twice. Family of 7, with 3 adults and 4 children spent roughly $80

It’s an adventure. Get up close and personal with the animals.  Watch out for the camels. They want the food and they will get it. They will stick there entire head and neck in your vehicle to reach it.  If you don’t mind a little camels slobber, not a problem.  The giraffes are very friendly.

Seriously bypass the camels. They're a$$h0l3s and will steal your cups and bite. They're just too aggressive. The rest of the park is well worth the experience.

Small but it's a fun place to visit. Love the people who work here and care for the animals. Drive through carefully and hold onto your cups tightly!😂 The camels will try to climb into the car and steal the food pellets🤔😉🤪😄

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